The next generation of Ireland’s leading female performers will be showcased in the newest addition to the Grand Prairie Center’s 2012-2013 performance series.

The full-stage concert production of Women of Ireland will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in Riceland Auditorium.

According to women-of-ireland.com, “the show demonstrates the well of talent that exists within Ireland’s traditions of music, song and dance.

“The common theme inherent in all performances is the presentation of the most revered qualities of Ireland’s ethnic music which will be transported from the Irish fireside to the international concert hall platform,” the website continued.

Grand Prairie Center Director Amanda Holsted said she was first introduced to the production when she attended a Midwest arts conference and met with several entertainers and performers.

Later, Holsted learned Women of Ireland was coming through the region with an open night that needed filled. She said it “fit perfectly with what I envisioned for this year.

“It’s something different we’ve never had before,” Holsted said, adding that she has been wanting to bring an Irish show to the center.

The Grand Prairie Center originally had 12 events lined up for its 2012-2013 performance series. Six performances have already occurred, and Holsted said it is “going good” so far.

“Our number has definitely increased over last year’s fall numbers,” Holsted said. “Of course, we want to bring in more people and we want to grow.”

Women of Ireland tickets are $22.50 or $30 on the main floor and $15 in the balcony. To purchase tickets, call the Grand Prairie Center box office at (870) 673-4201 ext. 1895. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and two hours before any scheduled performance.